Littlecanvases

For the first time I have absolutely perfectly straight lines WOF! There are probably a lot of videos on it but here is the one I used - ok well it wont let me add a link (or I am not smart enough) - anyway you can search Quilters Slidelock :-)

Onebyone

I have been using one for years. I bought it when it was only sold in Australia and called Rule Steady. I bought it to use as a safety tool for my ruler after I had a rotary accident. I don't use a rotary cutter without it. I have the small and large one now. The yellow ones are good if you use it for cutting. I put it on top of my ruler to hold the ruler in place when I cut.

juliasb

I have gone to Quilter select rulers they hold the fabric in place for really nice straight line. Best rules I have ever had No needed handles to get the right cuts.

Onebyone

I use Quilter's Select rulers too but still use the Slidelock for a safety tool on top of them. One rotary cut accident was all it took for me to never want it to happen again.

jmoore

I too, am a huge fan of Quilter’s Select rulers. As my old ones need replacing, I purchase the QS size I need.

Kitsie

Ahh, yes! You are using it the correct way...place on top of your ruler. When they first "came out" people would mark with a ruler, then replace the ruler with the Slidelock to cut. A very handy tool!

Now I have switched to the Creative grids rulers because I'm cutting small pieces and so use a 3 1/2 x 12" most often.

Sharon5012

Looks interesting. But since it has a ruler made into it, why do you need to place it on top of another ruler to cut? Or is that only if you need a longer or wider ruler than what is attached? Maybe I don't understand how it is used...

Onebyone

As I posted, I use it as a safety tool on top of the ruler not to cut with it. That was how it was first designed to be used. The ruler isn't moving anywhere not even a fraction and there is no way a rotary cutter can reach my fingers. I will not trust me being careful not to get cut again. Once was enough for me. I have the Dragon Skin slide locks too. I use them for safety.

EasyPeezy

What Onebyone said. One other reason is you won't (or less likely to)
damage the slidelock ruler if you put it over another ruler. I never use
the slidelock by itself...always on top of another ruler. Whatever works
for you I suppose. Cheaper to replace a ruler than the slidelock. IMHO.

Onebyone

Another bonus use for the long Slidelock is it smooths the quilt sandwich perfectly when spray or glue basting. Another poster here posted that and I tried it. Works great! So much better then using my hand.